French Language Positioned as Gateway to Jobs and Regional Power
French is no longer just a language of culture and diplomacy, it is fast becoming a strategic asset for Ugandans seeking competitive opportunities in East Africa and beyond. Speaking during a press conference at her residence in Kampala, France’s Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Virginie Leroy, described French as a powerful
Gov’t Warns Fuel Firms Against Profiteering Amid Middle East Tensions
Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa has issued a stern warning to fuel companies, cautioning them against using the escalating US/Israel–Iran conflict as justification to hike pump prices. Nankabirwa made it clear that Uganda’s fuel supply remains stable and that there is no basis for price increases, given that the Uganda National
The women behind the work: Seeing the strategists uganda doesn’t always applaud
By Abel Mugume Uganda’s advertising industry is loud when it comes to visible creativity. We celebrate the TV commercial that makes everyone laugh. We talk about the billboard that becomes a city conversation. We applaud the campaign that wins an award. But the industry is often quiet about a different
Oil Shock and Middle East Escalation Send Global Markets into Tailspin
Global markets sank deeper into turmoil as a surge in oil prices and intensifying conflict in the Middle East rattled investor confidence, unleashing broad sell-offs from Asia to Wall Street. In South Korea, the benchmark KOSPI posted one of its sharpest three-day declines in years, tumbling between 14 and 16
Inside abrupt postponement of Ayatollah Khamenei’s State Funeral
Iran has abruptly postponed the state funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, pointing to exceptional security concerns and fears that unprecedented crowds could overwhelm the capital. The announcement, delivered by state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, confirmed that the ceremony planned in Tehran would not proceed as scheduled. Officials
Mystery as Kololo Junior School Pupil Found Hanging Dead in dormitory
Police in Kampala have detained a school director and a matron as investigations intensify into the death of a 14-year-old pupil who was discovered hanging inside a dormitory in Wakiso District. The deceased, John Terry Kisekka, a Primary Five pupil at Kololo Junior School, was reportedly found by fellow pupils
URSB Secures Prestigious ISO 9001:2015 Certification, Elevating Service Excellence
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has attained the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) Certification, reinforcing its position as a forward-thinking institution committed to excellence, efficiency, and world-class service delivery. The milestone was celebrated at the Uganda Business Facilitation Centre Auditorium in Kampala, where government leaders, stakeholders, Board members,
The Maslenitsa Food Festival: A Taste of Russian Tradition in Uganda
Recently, during a Russian children’s summer camp at King Caesar University, I had the chance to experience the Maslenitsa food festival, a vibrant Eastern Slavic celebration held annually from February 16 to 22. The festival marks the farewell to winter and the welcome of spring, blending folk traditions with Orthodox
dfcu Drives Uganda’s Agribusiness Revolution at Harvest Money Expo
dfcu Bank is accelerating Uganda’s shift from subsistence farming to commercial agribusiness, showcasing structured financing solutions and technical support at the Harvest Money Expo 2026. Held at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds under the theme “Farming as Business,” the Expo brought together thousands of farmers, agripreneurs, policymakers and private sector players,
Why Seyyed Ali Khamenei will be Laid to Rest in Mashhad
The body of Seyyed Ali Khamenei will be buried in the northeastern city of Mashhad following state-organised mourning and farewell ceremonies, according to Fars News Agency. Funeral committee officials are preparing a large public ceremony in Tehran, where citizens are expected to gather for a final tribute. Authorities said details
